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News-Whorlton Bridge to be lovingly restored piece-by-piece
Published August 29, 2024 9.29am
An historic County Durham road bridge is to be lovingly restored piece-by-piece, as a project of ours enters its next phase.
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News-Success for County Durham GCSE students
Published August 22, 2024 3.12pm
GCSE pupils across County Durham are being congratulated after reaching a huge milestone today.
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News-Young people recognised for contribution in the face of adversity
Published August 21, 2024 9.30am
A young person from County Durham has been given a special recognition award for his positive attitude in the face of adverse health conditions.
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News-Check your voter registration information
Published August 19, 2024 10.17am
County Durham residents are being asked to check their voter registration details.
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News-County Durham's adult social care provision rated as 'good'
Published August 16, 2024 9.01am
The provision of adult social care in County Durham has been rated as 'good' following a recent assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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News-Praise for County Durham pupils on A-level results day
Published August 15, 2024 12.22pm
Students across County Durham are being praised for their hard work after receiving their A-level results today.
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News-Line-up revealed for Durham Book Festival 2024
Published August 14, 2024 12.24pm
Pat Barker CBE, Helen Fielding, Jodi Picoult and Terry Deary are among the best-selling authors appearing at this year's Durham Book Festival.
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News-£100m plan for 500 council houses takes step forward
Published August 14, 2024 10.29am
A £100m project to deliver hundreds of new council houses across County Durham has taken a major step forward, with the appointment of a delivery partner.
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News-North East's leaders join forces to reassure public
Published August 09, 2024 5.39pm
The leaders of the region's seven local authorities of Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland, have joined North East Mayor Kim McGuinness in issuing a joint statement to reassure the public that plans are in place to keep communities safe, and that the North East remains open for business ahead of planned demonstrations at the weekend.
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News-Latest on potential disorder
Published August 08, 2024 4.50pm
As you may already have seen, Durham Constabulary's dispersal orders for Durham City, Bishop Auckland and Crook have so far been successful.
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News-Response to police dispersal orders
Published August 07, 2024 5.57pm
We are aware of Durham Constabulary issuing dispersal orders covering parts of Durham City, Bishop Auckland and Crook to address potential disorder.
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News-City centre venues temporarily close
Published August 06, 2024 4.49pm
We are aware there may be some organised demonstration activity for Durham City later today.
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News-Wave of success for Seaham Food Festival
Published August 05, 2024 9.46am
Thousands took a trip to the seaside to enjoy some fun, sun, and the return of one of the region's biggest food festivals.
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News-From empty building to vital community hub
Published August 02, 2024 10.50am
More than 1,000 cups of coffee, six hundred pots of tea, 500 breakfast buns and countless slices of homemade cake have been served in a community-run shop, café and heritage centre in its first month.
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News-Call out for local artists
Published August 01, 2024 2.57pm
Local artists are being given an opportunity to showcase their work to the public.
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News-County Durham rower goes for gold at Olympics final
Published August 01, 2024 10.29am
We are sending a message of support to a County Durham rower who will be competing for a medal in the Olympic finals.
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News-More time given to shape Spennymoor regeneration plans
Published August 01, 2024 9.15am
A decision to extend the deadline for submissions around the regeneration of town centres has been welcomed by a North East council.
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News-People asked to plan travel ahead of Seaham Food Festival
Published July 31, 2024 10.10am
Heading to Seaham Food Festival this weekend? Visitors are being advised to plan their journey before travelling to one of the region's biggest food events.
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News-People urged to have their say on our priorities
Published July 29, 2024 12.47pm
People in County Durham are being invited to have their say on our priorities up until 2029.
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News-New recycling points for coffee machine pods - here's where you'll find them
Published July 29, 2024 10.27am
Coffee pods can now be recycled at four locations in County Durham as part of a trial scheme.